How to change your default web browser on Windows 11

Changing Default Browser in Windows 11:

1. Access Settings:
   • Click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and select the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
2. Navigate to Apps:
   • In the Settings menu, click on “Apps” from the left sidebar.
3. Choose Default Apps:
   • In the Apps menu, select “Default apps” from the right sidebar.
4. Find Web Browser:
   • Scroll down until you find the app you want to set as your default browser, or search for it in the “Search apps” box.
5. Set as default browser:
   • Click on the browser you want as your default. At the top it should say “Make (this browser) your default browser”. Click “Set default”
6. Confirm Changes:
   • Once you’ve selected your preferred browser, close the Settings window. Your changes are automatically saved.
7. Test Your Default Browser:
   • Open any web link from an external source to ensure that it now opens in your selected default browser.

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